President Joe Biden has once again canceled a series of important meetings, citing "bad vibes" as the reason. This marks the latest in a string of cancellations that have left White House officials and foreign dignitaries scrambling to reschedule their plans.
"The President is very sensitive to vibes," explained a White House spokesperson. "If he doesn't feel like the energy is right, he just can't focus on the meeting. It's as simple as that."
Biden's decision to prioritize vibes over substance has raised concerns among some experts. "The President needs to be able to meet with people he doesn't like or agree with," said political analyst Bob Shrum. "That's just part of the job."
However, Biden's supporters argue that his focus on vibes is actually a strength. "The President has a very good instinct for people," said Biden advisor Anita Dunn. "He can tell if someone is being genuine or not, and he's not afraid to cancel a meeting if he thinks the other person is not being authentic."
Biden's latest cancellation spree has left a number of important issues unresolved. For example, a meeting with congressional leaders on the debt ceiling has been postponed indefinitely, and a planned summit with European allies has been scrapped altogether.
"It's a frustrating situation," said Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). "We need to address these issues, but the President is just not willing to meet with us."
Despite the chaos, Biden remains confident in his approach. "I'm going to keep listening to my gut," he said. "If the vibes aren't right, I'm not going to meet with anyone."
Only time will tell whether Biden's vibe-based decision-making will be successful in the long run. In the meantime, the White House is left to pick up the pieces and try to reschedule all of the canceled meetings.
